Ocean City budget holds line on taxes
OCEAN CITY – Mayor Jay Gillian’s proposed budget is an $88,822,023 spending plan that increases appropriations by $1.05 million, but includes virtually no increase in taxes because of increased ratables in the resort and by using $5.4 million from the budget surplus. Although Gillian said there is no tax increase in this budget, there actually […]
Mayor: State of the city stronger than ever
Gillian cites achievements, improvements in the past, planned for future OCEAN CITY — In his State of the City address Thursday evening, Mayor Jay Gillian said the coming year’s budget will include no tax increase and “the city is stronger than it’s ever been.” Gillian, who is running for his fourth term in office in the […]
Ocean City board has special meeting over girls team
Parents criticize process, lack of support for players; others stand up for coach OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Board of Education held a special meeting Thursday afternoon as more people weighed in about the head girls basketball coach’s alleged mistreatment of his players, but after hearing a half-hour of public comments went into executive […]
Polcini, Madden, Bergman make their council candidacies official
OCEAN CITY – Incumbents Peter Madden and Karen Bergman, along with newcomer John A. “Tony” Polcini, officially filed their paperwork for Ocean City Council at-large, dropping off their petitions to city clerk Melissa Rasner Wednesday morning, March 2. Madden and Bergman are each seeking re-election to a third term and have teamed up with Polcini, […]
Hartzell, Rotondi get top positions on ballot in May 10 election
OCEAN CITY – In a drawing Friday for ballot positions in the May 10 municipal election, Keith Hartzell got top spot in the Ocean City mayor’s race against incumbent Jay Gillian and Tom Rotondi got the top spot among the six candidates for City Council. The drawing is done to give all candidates equal chance […]
Cost for buying open space tops $17 million
Rising real estate prices adds to cost for former Chevy dealership, nearby lots OCEAN CITY — Due to the length of time it has taken the city to acquire the former Chevy dealership lot and neighboring parcels, the cost has climbed to more than $17 million as real estate values have soared. At Thursday evening’s […]
‘Ocean City Zone-opoly’?
Citizens ask about ‘Chicken Little’ card over high-rises, why city is landscaping Tabernacle OCEAN CITY — During public comment at Ocean City Council’s meeting Thursday evening, one person questioned fear-mongering using a playful game board analogy and another questioned why the city was paying to maintain the Ocean City Tabernacle grounds. Frank Worrell, who regularly […]
Upper Township approves assistant administrator position
Coggins, audience members question need, added up to $100,000 expense UPPER TOWNSHIP – Upper Township Committee discussed the potential hiring of an assistant township administrator in talks that became contentious at points. During the public comment portion of Monday’s committee meeting, local resident Barbara Murphy-Leary voiced concern over what she characterized the vagueness of the […]
Linwood Library getting new playground, story time area
LINWOOD — Children visiting Linwood Library will soon have a new outdoor spot to enjoy story time as well as a larger playground for burning off excess energy. City Council awarded two contracts Feb. 23 for surface work, equipment and installation to create a play area at the library. “The city of Linwood is excited […]
MRHS to host statewide musical rehearsals, performance
Student-run project puts spotlight on Mainland as leader in arts LINWOOD — The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic effect on the performing arts at Mainland Regional High School, but students now have an opportunity to make up for some lost time. The Drama Club was on the verge of performing “Mama Mia” in spring […]